Dean Farris Scares Murphy’s Record to Win NCAA 100 Back Title as the 2nd Man Ever Under 44

2019 MEN’S NCAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Was it risky to choose the 100 back over the 200 free individually? Well, Harvard’s Dean Farris is the fastest current NCAA swimmer in both. Many swimming fans considered the switch form the 200 free to the 100 back individually to be a risky choice considering the depth of the 100 back this year. That choice was especially questioned after Farris went a 1:29.15 on the 800 free relay leadoff to break the 200 free American Record on Wednesday night, which was about a full second faster than it took to win tonight’s individual 200 free. However, Farris knew what he was doing, as he crushed his lifetime best to become the 2nd man ever to break 44 seconds and win the 100 back title.

Farris’ Splits:

  • 1st 50: 20.85
  • 2nd 50: 22.81
  • Final Time: 43.66

Farris ripped a 20.85 to the feet to take the early lead in tonight’s race, winning the event in 43.66. That makes him the 2nd fastest man in history. Olympic champion Ryan Murphy‘s record is in danger next year, as Farris has another season left. NC State’s Coleman Stewart, the 2018 champion, is also in the hunt for that record. He’s now the 3rd man ever under 44 with his runner-up finish in 43.98. The record stands at a 43.49 from the 2016 NCAA Championships.

ALL TIME TOP 10 PERFORMERS – MEN’S 100 BACK

Place Swimmer Time
1 Ryan Murphy 43.49
2 Dean Farris 43.66
3 Coleman Stewart 43.98
4 Nick Thoman 44.07
5 Mark Nikolaev 44.33
5 John Shebat 44.35
7 Matt Grevers 44.49
8 Connor Oslin 44.56
9 Ryan Lochte 44.60
10 Taylor Dale 44.64

ALL TIME TOP 10 PERFORMANCES – MEN’S 100 BACK

Place Swimmer Time
1 Ryan Murphy 43.49
2 Ryan Murphy 43.51
3 Dean Farris 43.66
4 Coleman Stewart 43.98
5 Ryan Murphy 43.99
6 Coleman Stewart 44.06
7 Nick Thoman 44.07
8 Dean Farris 44.14
9 Ryan Murphy 44.17
10 Ryan Murphy 44.21

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dpr dan
4 years ago

Some people thought that Dressel may have been the best NCAA swimmer of all time. Might want to put Dean in that mix. With one year to go, he could break the record in a couple of events next year. He’s a man on mission. I think the only man to really challenge him next year in the 200 free, when health and back at full strength, will be Jack Levant. Let’s all pray that Jack is okay and back in the water as he is suppose to swim for Team USA this summer.

Admin
Reply to  dpr dan
4 years ago

It’s definitely within reach. But…what Dressel did was insane. Still a big leap from (anybody) to Dressel on the men’s side.

Dean Farris = Jesus 2
4 years ago

It’s DEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNN FAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIISSSSSSSSS

VA Steve
4 years ago

Dean’s modesty requires him to down vote himself.

Luigi
4 years ago

My money is on a 4×100 free relay spot and an individual 100 back spot for him at next Worlds. Perhaps even a spot on the 4×200 free relay.

PrairieFast
Reply to  Luigi
4 years ago

US Worlds team has already been selected.

David Berkoff
4 years ago

I almost drove off the interstate in rural Idaho watching Dean’s amazing 100 back victory! Congrats Dean. Harvard alums are proud!

Awsi Dooger
Reply to  David Berkoff
4 years ago

In reverse?

JimSwim22
Reply to  Awsi Dooger
4 years ago

I think Berkoff probably drives in reverse and upside down all the time.

ERVINFORTHEWIN
Reply to  David Berkoff
4 years ago

we can imagine what u went through …..😊

Billy
4 years ago

Why do folks alway make fun of Dean Farris? From what I can see, he’s a fantastic swimmer, NCAA champ and American record holder too. Please explain.

50free
Reply to  Billy
4 years ago

We aren’t making fun of him. We genuinely support him and hope he does well. The memes started from when he was a freshman and dropped like 4 seconds to a 1:31low and a couple people started hyping him up.

CBswims
Reply to  Billy
4 years ago

Oh no no no no. One does not make fun of The Dean. He is the maker of fun. Without him comments would be just that much lamer. As he lays his awesomeness upon thee, all we can do is attempt to be a little witty.

Clarissa
Reply to  Billy
4 years ago

Dean Farris is the Chuck Norris of the swimming world.

Hank
4 years ago

Does Farris have any long course times yet? Someone get a watch on this guy.

Pvdh
Reply to  Hank
4 years ago

48.4 100 free from last summer I think

samuel huntington
Reply to  Hank
4 years ago

I don’t remember exact times, but he was putting up very respectable times last summer.

Tm71
Reply to  samuel huntington
4 years ago

Best LCM times:
100 free 48.52
200 free 1.47.94
100 back 54.21
For those too lazy to look it up

Hank
Reply to  Tm71
4 years ago

Wow 😲. And he’s gotten a lot faster since then. Does anyone think he can take down Sun Yang in Tokyo? He’ll need at least 1:44.

Togger
Reply to  Hank
4 years ago

100/200 yards swimmers tend to be more suited to the 100 long course, thinking guys like Pieroni, Held and Burnett. He’s got a legit chance to make the relays though and maybe even individual 100 spot.

Wonder if he’ll redshirt and train with a pro group next year? Doing Harvard finals right before Trials would be an absolutely brutal double.

Awsi Dooger
Reply to  Togger
4 years ago

Same with Mallory…100/200 short course but only competitive at 100 long course, along with 200 relay splits

Pvdh
Reply to  Togger
4 years ago

Pieroni is a 1:45 in LCM tho

Anthony Preda
4 years ago

Fastest second 50 split all-time 22.39, on Nikolaev. Can swimswam confirm?

Admin
Reply to  Anthony Preda
4 years ago

Errr..probably true?

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